The
skill and proficiency each player has on their instrument (in acapella groups, Voices can be.

instuments). Score is
an average of all the musicians (except a lead vocalist).

Vocals

The
quality, i.e. pitch, tone and style, of lead vocals. Good back up
vocals, especially harmonies

will earn bonus points. (see below)

Dynamics

An often
overlooked element relating to a band's ability to play well at
different levels of volume and

intensity, particularly how well the band transitions between these
dynamic levels in the same song.

Professionalism

The
overall appearance, sound, audience interaction and command of the
stage throughout their

performance.

Examples of issues considered in this category:

·Do
the songs flow smoothly from on to the next.

·Do
band members talk over each other in between songs.

·
Excessive audible tuning of guitars, and other noises.

·
Other miscellaneous delays between songs

·
Starting late and/or playing well short-of or over their allotted
time.

Originality

The overall uniqueness of the band's sound style
music and performance.

Submission Guidelines

To
qualify for admission, bands must have a minimum of
three members, and play their own instruments.

Acts
that rely primarily on pre-recorded or electronically
produced music will not be considered.

**All submissions must be accompanied by an audio demo
in digital (mp3) form. Demo must be between 3 -6
minutes in length and can be full songs or excerpts, and
must contain at least some original material. The
quality of the recording, unless exceptionally poor,
will NOT be considered in determining admission. Bands
that submit demos will be considered above bands that do
not. Remember; there are only nine slots available so
once they are filled the demos will be a major factor in
eliminating excess bands. So try to send something if
you can.

All band or group members must be 18 or
older to compete. (if any member of the band is under 21, they will only be able to perform at the "designated" Preliminary location that is an 18+ establishment.)

Bands must have vocals in a
minimum of 75% of their material in both preliminaries and
finals.

Bands must set up in the
allotted time.

All bands will be given
Setup/Equipment forms to fill out. On it bands must list the
following:

Number of pieces and
instrumentation of each.

Vocal mics needed.

Any special requests
for specific and/or unusual instruments.

*These forms must be turned in no less than 3 days prior to the
bands' preliminary performance date. Failure to do so could result
in disqualification and another band taking your spot.

Drummers can bring the
following: bass pedals, snare drums high-hats and cymbals. Only
two cymbals ( 1 crash, 1 ride) and two cymbal stands will be
provided. If drummers want more than two cymbals they must
supply the extra stands for them. Hi-hat stand and cymbals will
be provided but may be switched if desired.

Guitarists/Bass/Keyboardists
must bring their rigs and set them up in the allotted time.

50% of cover music must be played if chosen to perform at Preliminaries & Finals.

If a winner is disqualified, Equity Communications, MBA and Buck London reserve the right to determine an alternate winner.

By participating, all participants and winner(s) grant exclusive permission to use their names, characters, photographs, voices and likenesses in connection with promotion of this and other contests and waive any claims to royalty, right or remuneration for such use.